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Written question asked by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has issued guidance to local authorities on (a) when and (b) how often they can issue legal stop notices in relation to the housing of asylum seekers in their areas.

Answer

Planning enforcement action is not a matter for the Home Office.  This government will close every asylum hotel. Work is well underway, with more suitable sites being brought forward to ease pressure on communities across the country so that the Home Office continues to meet its statutory obligations while also carefully considering the impact on local areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88734
Session
2024-26
Related items
Housing: Asylum
Friday, 23 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Asylum Housing Stop notices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk